Chapter 1663: Cannot Sacrifice One's Own Happiness

Descending slowly from the Ferris wheel, the mood of the four people gradually calmed down as the height decreased. When they stood on the ground again, Li Xiaoyu excitedly pulled his brothers' hands and said, "Brothers, where are we going to play next?"

Li Ziyang looked at the surrounding amusement facilities, pointed in a direction and said, "There is a rapids over there, it looks exciting, should we try it?"

"Okay! Okay!" Li Xiaoyu nodded quickly, with a flash of expectation in his eyes. Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin also agreed, they all like to try new things.

The four came to the entrance of the rapids and waited in line. Watching the people in front of them rush down the high ramp in a small boat, splashing huge water, they were full of expectations and excitement.

Finally it was their turn, and the four got into a small boat. As the machine started, the boat slowly moved forward and gradually climbed up the high ramp. Li Xiaoyu nervously grabbed his brothers' hands, feeling both expectant and scared.

When the boat reached the top of the ramp, they suddenly felt a huge force pushing them down. At that moment, their heartbeats seemed to stop, and they could only hear the whistling of the wind and the splashing of water.

"Ah——" Li Xiaoyu couldn't help screaming, but her cry was filled with excitement and pleasure. Li Ziyang, Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin also held the handrails on the side of the boat tightly, feeling the excitement and pleasure.

When the boat finally landed smoothly on the water, the four smiled at each other, their hearts full of satisfaction and joy. They slapped the water on each other, laughing and making noises, as if they had returned to their carefree childhood.

When the sun set and the sky was stained with a gorgeous sunset, the four finally got tired of playing and sat on a bench in the park to rest. Li Xiaoyu snuggled up to her brothers with a happy smile on her face.

"I'm so happy today! Thank you brothers for accompanying me to play." Li Xiaoyu said gratefully.

"You're welcome, Xiaoyu. We are also very happy to spend this wonderful day with you." Li Ziyang said with a smile, and Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin also nodded in agreement.

They sat quietly, admiring the beautiful scenery in front of them, feeling each other's company and warmth. At this moment, they seemed to have forgotten all the troubles and pressures, and only enjoyed this rare tranquility and happiness.

"Brothers, we will come out to play together in the future!" Li Xiaoyu suddenly said, with a flash of expectation in her eyes.

"Okay! We will!" Li Ziyang, Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin agreed. They knew that no matter what happened in the future, they would cherish this rare friendship and family affection and spend more good times together.

Just as Li Ziyang, Yue Ming, Duan Jinglin and Li Xiaoyu were full of laughter and ready to leave the Ocean Park and embark on their way home, a discordant shadow quietly shrouded their joyful atmosphere. Under the neon lights at the entrance of the park, two figures stood. The man was dressed gorgeously and looked sullen, while the woman was leaning against him with a complicated look. These two people were Luo Shao and his lover.

Luo Shao, a young wealthy man who was well-known in the celebrity circle of Donghai City, was unattainable in the eyes of many people because of his family background and wealth. And his marriage with the Li family was regarded as a symbol of the strong alliance of the two families.

When Luo Shao's eyes fell on Li Xiaoyu, his face suddenly darkened. He didn't expect that his nominal fiancée would be with a group of men he didn't know at this time, and they looked quite intimate. A rage burned in his chest, and he strode towards Li Xiaoyu, as if to rescue her from this group of "fox friends".

"Li Xiaoyu, what are you doing? As my fiancée, you are fooling around with a group of men. How shameless!" Luo Shao's voice was filled with unquestionable majesty, and his eyes were like knives, trying to pierce Li Xiaoyu's defense.

Li Xiaoyu was frightened by Luo Shao's sudden appearance and questioning. She instinctively took a step back and hid in Li Ziyang's arms. She looked up at her brother, her eyes full of help and fear.

"Luo Shao, you misunderstood. We are just friends, just hanging out together. Besides, I never thought of marrying you. This is the intention of the two adults." Li Xiaoyu mustered up her courage, her voice was small, but her tone was firm. She knew that once this sentence was said, it meant that the relationship between her and Luo Shao would be completely broken, but she was even more unwilling to sacrifice her happiness to meet the expectations of others.

Luo Shao's face became even uglier when he heard this. He didn't expect Li Xiaoyu to reject him so directly, which made him feel angry and humiliated. He was about to explode, but was interrupted by Li Ziyang's voice.

"Mr. Luo, please calm down. Xiaoyu is my sister, and I have the responsibility to protect her. She doesn't want to marry you, and that's her freedom. You have no right to force her to do anything she doesn't want to do." Li Ziyang stood in front of Li Xiaoyu, staring at Mr. Luo firmly. Although his tone was calm, the firmness and unquestionableness revealed in it forced Mr. Luo to temporarily restrain his anger.

Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin also followed closely, standing on both sides of Li Ziyang, forming a solid barrier to protect Li Xiaoyu in the middle. Their eyes were full of dissatisfaction and vigilance towards Mr. Luo, as if they would not hesitate to attack him if he made any unusual moves.

Seeing this, Luo Shao's lover gently pulled his sleeve and whispered: "Luo Shao, forget it. This is a public place. It will be ugly if we make a scene. Let's go."

However, Luo Shao seemed not to hear her words. His eyes moved back and forth between Li Xiaoyu and Li Ziyang, as if looking for a breakthrough. Finally, he took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"Okay, Li Ziyang, I will give you this face today. But, Li Xiaoyu, remember, you are always my fiancée. Whether you like it or not, this fact will not change. I will give you time to think it over, but don't let me wait too long." Luo Shao said, and turned to leave.

However, Li Xiaoyu suddenly stopped him: "Mr. Luo, you are wrong. I am not your fiancée, and I have never thought of becoming your wife. Please respect my choice."

Mr. Luo stopped, looked back at Li Xiaoyu deeply, and then sneered: "Humph, Li Xiaoyu, you will regret it. In this world, not everything can go as you wish." After that, he turned around and left with his lover, disappearing into the night.

Watching Mr. Luo's back gradually fade away, Li Xiaoyu's heart was filled with complex emotions. She knew that her actions today were undoubtedly declaring war on Mr. Luo, and she could not predict the outcome of this war. However, she knew more clearly that she could not sacrifice her own happiness for the expectations of others.

Li Ziyang looked at his sister's firm eyes, and his heart was filled with relief and pride. He patted Li Xiaoyu's shoulder gently and said, "Xiaoyu, don't be afraid. With your brother here, no one can force you to do something you don't want to do. No matter what happens in the future, I will be with you."

Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin also expressed their support. Although their voices were not loud, they were full of strength and warmth. At this moment, Li Xiaoyu felt unprecedented courage and strength. She knew that she was not alone.

The four smiled at each other, and then walked out of the gate of the Ocean Park hand in hand.

Back home, it was late at night. The moonlight shone through the gaps in the curtains and sprinkled on the floor of the living room, adding a bit of tranquility and peace to this home. However, this tranquility was soon broken by an impending storm.

Li Ziyang took Li Xiaoyu into the house. There was still laughter in the Ocean Park on their faces, but there was a trace of imperceptible worry in their eyes. Li Ziyang knew that he had to confront his parents about Xiaoyu's marriage. No matter what the result was, he could not let his sister sacrifice her happiness.

The parents heard the sound of their return and walked out of the bedroom. Father Li Wei was wearing pajamas, with messy hair, obviously woken up suddenly; mother Wang Hui was wearing neat home clothes, with a gentle smile on her face, but a trace of fatigue in her eyes.

"Ziyang, Xiaoyu, are you back? Did you have fun?" Wang Hui asked with concern, trying to read the joy of the day from their expressions.

Li Ziyang took a deep breath and decided to get straight to the point: "Mom and Dad, we have something to discuss with you."

Li Wei and Wang Hui looked at each other, as if they had a premonition of something, but they still sat down and motioned Li Ziyang to continue.

"It's about Xiaoyu's marriage." Li Ziyang's voice was a little heavy, he glanced at Xiaoyu, who bit her lower lip tightly, as if to suppress the panting sound that was about to come out.

Li Wei frowned, while Wang Hui was surprised: "Marriage? Hasn't it been settled with the Luo family? Why are you suddenly talking about this?"

"Dad, Mom, I know you are considering the family business, but Xiaoyu doesn't want to marry Luo Shao." Li Ziyang's voice was firm and powerful. He held Xiaoyu's hand tightly to give her strength.

Li Wei's face darkened when he heard this: "Ziyang, what are you talking about? Marriage is a big deal, how can it be a joke? Our marriage with the Luo family has been considered and prepared for many years. How can we just give up?"

"But, Dad, marriage is based on love. Xiaoyu doesn't like Luo Shao. Are we going to force her to marry someone she doesn't love?" Li Ziyang argued with reason, his eyes flashing with an unquestionable light.

Seeing this, Wang Hui hurried to smooth things over: "Zi Yang, your father is also doing this for the good of the family. You know the status of the Luo family in our city. With their protection, our business can be done more smoothly."

"Mom, I know your good intentions, but Xiaoyu's happiness is more important. We can't sacrifice her future for the sake of profit." Li Ziyang's voice was a little choked, and he looked at his parents with pleading eyes.

Li Wei slammed the table and said angrily: "Zi Yang, you are making a fuss! Marriage is a big deal, how can you just ask about it? Our marriage with the Luo family is a big deal for two families, how can it be a joke?"

"Dad, I'm not making a fuss. I'm discussing it with you seriously. Xiaoyu is my sister, and I have the responsibility to protect her and prevent her from any harm." Li Ziyang also raised his voice, and his voice echoed in the living room with a hint of unquestionable firmness.

Wang Hui watched the father and son quarrel, and her heart was mixed. She didn't want to see the interests of the family damaged, nor did she want her daughter to sacrifice her own happiness. She tried to find a balance point, but it seemed that no matter what she did, she couldn't satisfy everyone.

"Ziyang, your dad also considers the family. You know how difficult the current business environment is. With the protection of the Luo family, we can gain a foothold in this market." Wang Hui's voice was full of helplessness and prayer, She hoped that Li Ziyang could understand their difficulties.

However, Li Ziyang did not back down: "Mom, I know it's difficult for you. But we can't sacrifice Xiaoyu's future for the sake of profit. She is my sister, and I have the responsibility to protect her."

Li Xiaoyu watched his brother argue for him, and a warm current surged in his heart. She knew that no matter the outcome, she was not alone. She plucked up the courage and said, "Mom and Dad, I really don't want to marry Mr. Luo. I hope you can understand me."

Li Wei looked at his daughter's firm eyes and felt a surge of complicated emotions in his heart. He knew that his daughter's happiness was more important than anything else. However, he cannot ignore the interests of his family. He took a deep breath and tried to calm down his emotions: "Xiaoyu, marriage is not something you can decide at will. The marriage between you and Mr. Luo is a major event for both families. We can't make wrong decisions just because of impulse. ”

"Dad, I am not impulsive. I have seriously considered this issue. I know you are considering the interests of the family, but I can't sacrifice my own happiness." Li Xiaoyu's voice was choked, but she His eyes were extremely firm.

Wang Hui felt extremely painful in her heart as she watched the father and daughter quarreling. She doesn't want to see the family's interests damaged, nor does she want her daughter to sacrifice her own happiness. She tried to find a solution, but it seemed like no matter what she did, she couldn't please everyone.

In the end, Li Ziyang couldn't stand this endless quarrel. He stood up and said in a firm voice: "Mom and Dad, if you really consider the interests of the family, then I ask you to think about this issue again. Xiaoyu is me My sister, I have the responsibility to protect her. If you can't understand our decision, then I will leave this home with Xiao Yu to find our happiness."

After saying that, Li Ziyang took Li Xiaoyu's hand, turned and walked towards the door.

Li Ziyang drove through the bustling city, and the neon lights in the night were like shooting stars, adding a bit of fantasy to this city that never sleeps. Soft music was playing on the car stereo, trying to calm the inner turmoil of the two of them. Li Xiaoyu sat in the passenger seat, sometimes looking out the window, sometimes falling on Li Ziyang's resolute profile, with mixed feelings in his heart.